[snip]

> >>> The packet loss cannot trigger retransmissions, because there is no
> >>> back channel from GMs to GCKS. However, there are mechanisms
> >>> that allow receiving GMs that miss the next GSA_REKEY message to recover
> >>> (see Sections 2.4.1.3 and 4.4.2.2.3).
> >> [GF] I understand now, could the ID say something?
> > We can add the following clarification into 2.4.1.4:
> >
> >              Since GSA_REKEY messages are infrequent (typically one per 
> > several hours or,
> >              in extreme cases, several minutes), packet reordering is not a 
> > problem.
> >
> > Is it OK or more text is needed?
> 
> [GF2] Certainly heading in the correct direction, I think this would be
> clearer as:
> 
> GSA_REKEY messages are sent infrequently (typically one per several hours or,
> in extreme cases, several minutes), which is much greater than typical
> network packet reordering intervals.

Excellent! Thank you.

Regards,
Valery.
  
> Best wishes,
> 
> Gorry


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